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  • Clapton Girls' Academy
  • Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
  • Haggerston School
  • The Excelsior Academy
  • The City Academy, Hackney
  • The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Hackney Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Hackney. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Hackney

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#3HACKNEY
#404England

Mossbourne Community Academy

100 Downs Park Road, Hackney, London, E5 8JY
Hackney council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,432 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
Distance not reported by council
Application Demand
Primary School204 offers / 1219 applications
Subscription: 6.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#16HACKNEY
#2,423England

Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls)

107-115 Stamford Hill, London, N16 5RP
Hackney council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
125 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
Jewish
Last distance offered:
N/A
Application Demand
Primary School12 offers / 15 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4HACKNEY
#489England

City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park

Hyde Road, London, N1 5JU
Hackney council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
782 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Last distance offered:
3.1 miles
Application Demand
Primary School169 offers / 580 applications
Subscription: 3.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5HACKNEY
#546England

Clapton Girls' Academy

Laura Place, Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0RB
Hackney council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,194 pupils
Girls
11-18+ years
None
Last distance offered:
1.0 miles
Application Demand
Primary School174 offers / 512 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#11HACKNEY
#1,406England

Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form

Clissold Road, London, N16 9EX
Hackney council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,666 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Last distance offered:
1.8 miles
Application Demand
Primary School245 offers / 705 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7HACKNEY
#1,265England

Haggerston School

Weymouth Terrace, Hackney, London, E2 8LS
Hackney council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,065 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Last distance offered:
2.0 miles
Application Demand
Primary School171 offers / 669 applications
Subscription: 3.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#12HACKNEY
#1,505England

The Excelsior Academy

Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY
Hackney council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,003 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
4.0 miles
Application Demand
Primary School146 offers / 310 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6HACKNEY
#952England

The City Academy, Hackney

Homerton Row, Hackney, London, E9 6EA
Hackney council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,145 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Last distance offered:
1.1 miles
Application Demand
Primary School170 offers / 759 applications
Subscription: 4.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#18HACKNEY
#2,868England

The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School

Paragon Road, Hackney, London, E9 6NR
Hackney council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
831 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
Church of England
Last distance offered:
3.6 miles
Application Demand
Primary School74 offers / 245 applications
Subscription: 3.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Hackney

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Neighbourhoods in Hackney

Clapton is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Mossbourne Community AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Mossbourne Community Academy#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Dalston is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12The Excelsior AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#13Waterside Academy, LondonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Excelsior Academy#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Waterside Academy, London#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hackney is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#10The Bridge Academy, LondonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
The Bridge Academy, London#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hackney Wick is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ACardinal Pole Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedCatholicGood
Cardinal Pole Catholic SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Haggerston is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Haggerston SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Haggerston School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Homerton is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The City Academy, HackneyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
The City Academy, Hackney#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hoxton is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4City of London Academy, Shoreditch ParkStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Lower Clapton is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Clapton Girls' AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
Clapton Girls' Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Manor House is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Skinners' AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Skinners' Academy#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

South Hackney is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Mossbourne Victoria Park AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Stamford Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls)StateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsJewishGood
#15All Saints Catholic High School, LondonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#1Bnos Zion of BobovIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsGirlsJewishInformation not available
#8Tayyibah Girls' SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
#9Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsJewishGood
#21Vishnitz Girls SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsGirlsJewishInformation not available
#23Beis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedJewishInformation not available
#24Yesodey Hatorah SchoolIndependentAll-through5-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
N/ABnois Jerusalem Girls SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls)#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Good
All Saints Catholic High School, London#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Bnos Zion of Bobov#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Information not available
Tayyibah Girls' School#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Good
Vishnitz Girls School#21
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Information not available
Beis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' School#23
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Information not available
Yesodey Hatorah School#24
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 5-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Bnois Jerusalem Girls SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Stoke Newington is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Stoke Newington School and Sixth FormStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#19Beis Malka Girls' SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
#20Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational TrustIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsBoysIslamInformation not available
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Beis Malka Girls' School#19
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust#20
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Information not available

Upper Clapton is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22Beis Trana Girls' SchoolIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
Beis Trana Girls' School#22
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Woodberry Down is a popular residential pocket within the Hackney area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hackney and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsGirlsJewishInformation not available
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School#17
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Information not available

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